Neuropilin-1, a transmembrane protein, serves as host factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection. The identification defines a ‘potential target for antiviral intervention’.
Paul, who is also heading National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19, said once the vaccine is available, there would be enough resources to deliver & make it accessible.
The cases jumped from 60 lakh to 70 lakh in 13 days. The death toll climbed to 1,08,334 with 918 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours.
Doctors across states say patients are not bringing family members to hospitals fearing Covid infection. They say elderly patients are the ones in greatest crisis due to lack of attendants.
Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.
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